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Local
1 year ago
Democrats, voting groups: Bid to toss out NC ballots is an attack on democracy

The fight in the nation’s ninth most populous state over the Supreme Court seat is being considered in two court systems.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Crime blotter: Safecracker, peeping, explosion investigations

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Camera is character in BP nominee ‘Nickel Boys,’ ghost story ‘Presence’ – 828reviewsNOW

Two new films use a first-person point-of-view camera to tell their stories: the Best Picture nominated “Nickel Boys” and the Steven Soderbergh ghost story “Presence.”

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s lost cemetery refound

After a century, a long-lost cemetery on Haywood Road was rediscovered in 2023. Today, it faces the possibility of being lost once more.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Presidential visit, Rabbit Rabbit lawsuit

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this past week.

Business
1 year ago
Dilbar down: Downtown Indian street food spot closes

Dilbar, an Indian street food restaurant in downtown Asheville, announced on social media it was closing its doors today, Jan. 24.

Politics
1 year ago
President in Buncombe County, locals respond

President Donald Trump visited Swannanoa, N.C. to assess damages from Tropical Storm Helene. Locals lined up on streets to watch his motorcade.

Local
1 year ago
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” the Republican president said.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Asheville water tests mostly clean, report shows

Of flush samples from Asheville water customers, five showed detectable levels of lead, but only two exceeded the action level, city officials said.

Local
1 year ago
Traffic Alert: Swannanoa said to be Presidential visit location

If you plan to get out around midday Friday, maybe reconsider, because President Donald Trump’s planned visit is likely to snarl traffic.